2026 General Legislative Session Day 30 (2/19/2026) Part 1 Recording 2 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with communications from the House, where several bills were passed and sent for the President's signature, including Senate Bill 39 (Investment Zones Amendments), Senate Bill 51 (School Safety Modifications), and Senate Bill 66 (Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License). Various amendments and substitutes for other bills were also sent to the Rules Committee. A committee report recommended replacing Senate Bill 264 (Elected Official Publicity Amendments) with a first substitute, which was adopted. Senator Harper recognized the family of Nedra Blackburn Zett, who recently passed away and had a significant impact on the Legislative Auditor's Office and the Utah State Senate. Senator Sandel reaffirmed Utah's friendship with Taiwan and introduced members of the Taiwanese community present. Several bills were introduced, including House Bill 122 (Pregnant and Postpartum Inmate Amendments), which was circled for further discussion. Senator Baldry presented First Substitute House Bill 222 (Limitation of Actions Amendments), which passed with 28 votes. House Bill 299 (School Response to Sexual Offense) was presented by Senator Grover and passed unanimously. Senator Hinkins introduced First Substitute House Bill 214 (Firearms Liability Amendments), which passed with 20 votes. Senator McKell discussed House Bill 291 (Security and Land Restriction Amendments), which passed with 27 votes. The meeting included personal privileges, where Senator McKell introduced Patty Wheeler, who attended in memory of her son. The Rules Committee presented a report recommending the assignment of several bills to various standing committees, which passed unanimously. Senator Sandel presented House Bill 296 (Water Commitment Amendments), which passed with 23 votes. House Bill 63 (Livestock Watering Amendments) was circled. Senator Stratton presented House Bill 314 (Firearm Purchase Amendments), which passed with 21 votes. Senator McKell moved to uncircle House Bill 248 (Family Law Modifications), which passed unanimously. House Bill 223 (Electronic Signature Collection Amendments) was circled. Senator Winterton presented House Bill 330 (Liability Limitations Amendments), which passed with 20 votes. Senator Vickers presented House Bill 215 (Landscaping Restrictions Amendments), which passed unanimously. Senator McKay presented House Bill 56 (Vehicle Registration Amendments), which was discussed but not voted on due to concerns about tax evasion. Senator McKay expressed support for House Bill 56, which passed with 19 votes in favor but was later tabled for fiscal impact. Senator Owens introduced House Bill 99, which was also tabled for fiscal impact after passing with 22 votes. Senator Escamilla presented House Bill 148, which passed with 19 votes. Senator Vickers introduced House Bill 58, which passed with 22 votes. Senator Weiler presented House Bill 172, which passed with 25 votes. Senator Cullimore motioned to uncircle House Bill 220, which passed with 24 votes. Senator Brammer introduced House Bill 250, which passed with 24 votes. Senator Musselman presented House Bill 268, which passed with 25 votes. Senator Baldery discussed House Bill 122, which passed with 25 votes. Senator Brammer introduced House Bill 404, addressing sex-designated housing amendments. The discussion included concerns about discrimination and constitutional issues. The bill passed with 19 votes in favor and 7 against, allowing it to proceed to a third reading. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until the following day.